Daniel Boulud Brings Café Boulud Menu to Mayflower Inn & Spa in Connecticut
Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud has launched a culinary residency at the Mayflower Inn & Spa, an Auberge Collection property in Washington, Connecticut. The residency, running through the end of 2026, introduces a Café Boulud-inspired menu in the Celerie Kemble-designed Garden Room. Dishes include chilled corn velouté with lobster, chicken à la brique with summer squash, and Île Flottante with peach and verbena, emphasizing local farm-fresh ingredients. The Tap Room also features Boulud's touches, such as an elevated Mayflower cheeseburger with gruyère and caramelized onion aioli. The inn, originally opened in 1920 and reimagined in 1990, sits on 58 acres and is known for its 20,000-square-foot spa and lush gardens.
Key facts
- Chef Daniel Boulud has a culinary residency at Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut.
- The residency runs through the end of 2026.
- The Garden Room now offers a Café Boulud-inspired menu with signature dishes.
- Menu highlights include chilled corn velouté with lobster, chicken à la brique, and Île Flottante.
- The Tap Room features Boulud's touches, including an elevated cheeseburger.
- The inn is part of Auberge Collection and originally opened in 1920.
- The property spans 58 acres and includes a 20,000-square-foot spa.
- The Garden Room was designed by Celerie Kemble.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Boulud
- Celerie Kemble
Institutions
- Mayflower Inn & Spa
- Auberge Collection
- Café Boulud
- Restaurant Daniel
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Washington
- Connecticut
- Litchfield County